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Mathematics Scholarships for African Students 2026

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There are 13 verified scholarships matching Mathematics Scholarships for African Students 2026, of which 9 are fully funded. Top listings include African Women in Tech Scholarship, Wits University International Scholarships, L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship. All are free to apply and link directly to official provider portals.

Browse 13 scholarships in Mathematics open to African students in 2026. These opportunities are offered by leading universities and research institutions across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Many programmes are fully funded, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and research costs. A degree in Mathematics opens doors to rewarding careers in industry, academia, government, and international organisations. Scholar Africa curates these opportunities from verified sources so you can focus on preparing strong applications.

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13 total opportunities · 9 fully funded · 5 host countries · Sorted by deadline
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African Women in Tech Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation · Kenya · Undergraduate · Masters · Full tuition
32 days
15 AUG 2026
Wits University International Scholarships
University of Witwatersrand · South Africa · Masters · PhD · Full tuition
32 days
15 AUG 2026
L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship
L'Oreal-UNESCO · Postdoctoral · Stipend
48 days
31 AUG 2026
TWAS Fellowships for African Scientists (Sandwich and Full)
TWAS (World Academy of Sciences) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
78 days
30 SEP 2026
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future
Schlumberger Foundation · United States · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
121 days
12 NOV 2026
AI4D African Scholars Programme (IDRC)
IDRC Canada · PhD · Postdoctoral · Stipend
139 days
30 NOV 2026
DeepMind Scholarship for African Students
DeepMind / Google · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
201 days
31 JAN 2027
ICTP Postgraduate Diploma Programme for African Students
ICTP (International Centre for Theoretical Physics) · Masters · Fully funded
201 days
31 JAN 2027
AIMS Quantum Africa – Quantum Computing Programme
AIMS (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences) · Masters · Fully funded
229 days
28 FEB 2027
AIMS Master's Scholarship for African Students (Mathematical Sciences)
AIMS (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences) · Masters · Fully funded
290 days
30 APR 2027
African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF)
Wellcome Trust · Kenya · PhD · Grant
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KAUST Fellowship (Saudi Arabia)
Islamic Development Bank · Turkey · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
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L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa
L'Oréal Foundation · South Africa · PhD · Postdoctoral · Stipend
Closed
30 JUN 2026

By academic level

PhD8
Masters7
Postdoctoral5
Undergraduate1

Top host countries

Other7
Kenya2
South Africa2
United States1
Turkey1

About this category

Browse 13 scholarships in Mathematics open to African students in 2026. These opportunities are offered by leading universities and research institutions across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Many programmes are fully funded, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and research costs. A degree in Mathematics opens doors to rewarding careers in industry, academia, government, and international organisations. Scholar Africa curates these opportunities from verified sources so you can focus on preparing strong applications.

Frequently asked questions

How many Mathematics scholarships are available for African students?

Scholar Africa lists 13 Mathematics scholarships for African students in 2026.

Are Mathematics scholarships fully funded?

9 of the 13 scholarships are fully funded, covering tuition and living expenses.

Which countries offer Mathematics scholarships?

Top destinations for Mathematics scholarships include Other, Kenya, South Africa, United States, Turkey.

What qualifications do I need for a Mathematics scholarship?

Requirements vary by programme but typically include a relevant degree or strong academic background in Mathematics, letters of recommendation, and proof of English proficiency.